Why does catnip make cats go crazy? - Jaap de Roode
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Of the many bewildering behaviors cats display, one of the strangest is their obsession with a specific species of plant. After just one whiff, even the most stoic cat can start pawing, drooling, biting, and wriggling in a state of pure feline euphoria. So, why do cats go crazy for catnip? Jaap de Roode shares the fascinating reason why this herb sends our feline friends into a frenzy.
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